West Ham United have identified Burnley manager Scott Parker as their leading candidate to take charge at the London Stadium as they seek an immediate return to the Premier League, according to reports on Wednesday.
The Hammers, who would be competing in the Championship as of November 2026, are looking to appoint a manager with proven promotion credentials. Parker, 44, guided Fulham to the Premier League via the play-offs in 2020 and has Burnley well-positioned in the second tier this season.
A file photo from a Burnley vs Portsmouth Championship match at Turf Moor shows Parker issuing instructions from the touchline, highlighting his current role with the Lancashire club. Any move would require West Ham to negotiate compensation with Burnley for their contracted manager.
The east London club's hierarchy believe Parker's experience of achieving promotion from the Championship makes him the ideal profile to lead their bid for a swift top-flight return.
